Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited (NCWSC) is a utility company wholly owned by the Nairobi City County Government. The company is mandated to provide reliable water and sewerage services within Nairobi City County and its environs. As part of its ongoing growth, operational strengthening, and commitment to service delivery excellence, the company is seeking to recruit competent, experienced, and result-oriented professionals across various technical, operational, and support functions.
These opportunities are structured across different staff levels, ranging from engineering professionals to technical operators and support staff. The roles are offered on either five-year renewable contracts or one-year renewable contracts depending on the position.
Successful candidates will contribute directly to infrastructure development, service delivery improvement, water distribution efficiency, wastewater management, and operational support across the organization.
The available vacancies are outlined below, with detailed job descriptions for each position.
Positions Available and Job Descriptions
- Civil Engineering Officer
Job Group: 5
Number of Vacancies: 4
Reference: NCWSC/TD/CE/2026
Terms: 5-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Planning, designing, and supervising construction and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure
- Preparing engineering drawings, specifications, and project reports
- Monitoring project implementation to ensure compliance with technical standards
- Coordinating site inspections and quality assurance activities
- Managing contractors and ensuring timely project delivery
- Supporting infrastructure expansion and rehabilitation projects
- Ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations
- Mechanical Engineer Officer
Job Group: 5
Number of Vacancies: 3
Reference: NCWSC/TD/ME/2026
Terms: 5-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overseeing installation and maintenance of mechanical systems in water and sewer operations
- Managing pumps, valves, and treatment plant equipment
- Conducting routine inspections and preventive maintenance
- Supporting mechanical system upgrades and optimization
- Troubleshooting mechanical faults and ensuring quick resolution
- Preparing maintenance schedules and technical reports
- Electrical Engineering Officer
Job Group: 5
Number of Vacancies: 3
Reference: NCWSC/TD/EE/2026
Terms: 5-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing electrical systems within water and wastewater facilities
- Ensuring uninterrupted power supply to critical installations
- Conducting electrical inspections and maintenance
- Supporting installation of electrical components and control systems
- Troubleshooting faults and ensuring system efficiency
- Maintaining electrical safety standards and compliance
- Survey Officer
Job Group: 5
Number of Vacancies: 1
Reference: NCWSC/TD/S/2026
Terms: 5-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting land and engineering surveys for infrastructure projects
- Preparing survey maps, reports, and documentation
- Supporting planning and design of water and sewer systems
- Ensuring accuracy in measurements and data collection
- Coordinating field survey activities
- Maintaining survey equipment and tools
- Legal Officer – Corporate Services
Job Group: 5
Number of Vacancies: 1
Reference: NCWSC/CS/LOCS/2026
Terms: 5-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing legal advisory services to the organization
- Drafting, reviewing, and interpreting contracts and agreements
- Supporting corporate governance and compliance matters
- Handling legal documentation and records
- Representing the organization in legal proceedings where required
- Ensuring adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements
- Legal Officer – Dispute Resolution
Job Group: 5
Number of Vacancies: 2
Reference: NCWSC/CS/LODR/2026
Terms: 5-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing dispute resolution processes involving the organization
- Handling litigation, arbitration, and mediation cases
- Preparing legal briefs and documentation
- Advising management on dispute-related matters
- Liaising with external legal counsel
- Ensuring timely resolution of legal disputes
- Meter Testing Technician (On Site)
Job Group: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Reference: NCWSC/MD/MTT/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Testing water meters to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Conducting field inspections and calibrations
- Recording and reporting test results
- Identifying faulty meters and recommending replacements
- Maintaining testing equipment
- Supporting meter audit exercises
- Leak Scouting Technician
Job Group: 6
Number of Vacancies: 1
Reference: NCWSC/MD/LST/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Detecting and identifying leaks within the water distribution network
- Conducting field surveys and inspections
- Using leak detection tools and equipment
- Reporting leak locations and severity
- Supporting repair teams with technical insights
- Maintaining leak detection records
- Meter Testing Operators (On Site)
Job Group: 7
Number of Vacancies: 3
Reference: NCWSC/MD/MTO/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting in testing and calibration of water meters
- Recording test data accurately
- Supporting field operations
- Identifying defective meters
- Maintaining testing equipment
- Ensuring adherence to operational procedures
- Flow Measurement Operators
Job Group: 7
Number of Vacancies: 1
Reference: NCWSC/MD/FMO/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Measuring and monitoring water flow within the system
- Installing and maintaining flow measurement devices
- Recording and analyzing flow data
- Supporting system optimization initiatives
- Reporting irregularities in flow patterns
- Ensuring accuracy in measurements
- Bulk Metering Operators
Job Group: 7
Number of Vacancies: 5
Reference: NCWSC/MD/BMO/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitoring bulk water meters across the network
- Recording consumption data
- Identifying anomalies in usage patterns
- Supporting billing and reporting processes
- Maintaining meter infrastructure
- Conducting routine inspections
- Leak Scouting Operators
Job Group: 7
Number of Vacancies: 4
Reference: NCWSC/MD/LSO/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting leak detection activities
- Conducting field inspections
- Reporting leak incidents
- Assisting in repair coordination
- Maintaining records of detected leaks
- Supporting system efficiency initiatives
- Leak Detection Operators
Job Group: 7
Number of Vacancies: 3
Reference: NCWSC/MD/LDO/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Using specialized equipment to detect leaks
- Supporting technical teams in diagnosing system issues
- Recording detection data
- Assisting in maintenance planning
- Ensuring timely reporting of findings
- Supporting network integrity monitoring
- Data Verification Assistants
Job Group: 7
Number of Vacancies: 18
Reference: NCWSC/MD/DVA/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Verifying operational and customer data
- Ensuring accuracy and completeness of records
- Supporting database updates
- Conducting data audits
- Reporting discrepancies
- Assisting in data management processes
- ICT Assistants
Job Group: 7
Number of Vacancies: 6
Reference: NCWSC/ICTD/ICTA/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing technical support for ICT systems
- Maintaining hardware and software
- Assisting in system troubleshooting
- Supporting network operations
- Managing user support requests
- Ensuring data security and system efficiency
- Drivers
Job Group: 8
Number of Vacancies: 70
Reference: NCWSC/DHRA/D/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operating company vehicles safely
- Transporting staff and materials
- Conducting routine vehicle checks
- Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and records
- Reporting mechanical issues
- Ensuring compliance with traffic regulations
- Survey Assistants
Job Group: 8
Number of Vacancies: 2
Reference: NCWSC/TD/SA/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting survey operations
- Assisting in data collection
- Handling survey equipment
- Recording measurements
- Supporting mapping activities
- Maintaining field records
- Water and Waste Water Operators
Job Group: 8
Number of Vacancies: 80
Reference: NCWSC/TD/WWO/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operating water and wastewater treatment systems
- Monitoring plant performance
- Conducting routine inspections
- Maintaining operational logs
- Supporting maintenance activities
- Ensuring compliance with operational standards
- Artisans – Water and Waste Water Operators
Job Group: 9
Number of Vacancies: 8
Reference: NCWSC/TD/AWWO/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting technical operations in treatment plants
- Assisting in equipment maintenance
- Conducting repairs
- Supporting system functionality
- Maintaining tools and equipment
- Assisting in operational tasks
- Artisan Plumber
Job Group: 9
Number of Vacancies: 19
Reference: NCWSC/TD/AP/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Installing and repairing pipelines
- Fixing leaks and plumbing issues
- Supporting maintenance of water systems
- Conducting routine inspections
- Ensuring system integrity
- Maintaining plumbing tools
- Mechanical Assistants
Job Group: 8
Number of Vacancies: 2
Reference: NCWSC/TD/MA/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting in mechanical maintenance tasks
- Supporting equipment servicing
- Conducting routine checks
- Assisting engineers and technicians
- Maintaining tools and equipment
- Supporting operational activities
- Artisans Mechanical (General)
Job Group: 9
Number of Vacancies: 3
Reference: NCWSC/TD/AM/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting mechanical repairs
- Supporting equipment maintenance
- Diagnosing mechanical faults
- Maintaining operational tools
- Supporting plant operations
- Ensuring system functionality
- Artisans Mechanical Welders
Job Group: 9
Number of Vacancies: 4
Reference: NCWSC/TD/AMW/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performing welding tasks
- Repairing metal structures and pipelines
- Supporting fabrication works
- Ensuring quality welds
- Maintaining welding equipment
- Supporting maintenance operations
- Electrical Assistant
Job Group: 8
Number of Vacancies: 3
Reference: NCWSC/TD/EA/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting in electrical maintenance
- Supporting installation of electrical systems
- Conducting routine checks
- Supporting troubleshooting activities
- Maintaining tools
- Supporting technical teams
- Artisans Electrical
Job Group: 9
Number of Vacancies: 4
Reference: NCWSC/TD/AE/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Installing and maintaining electrical systems
- Conducting repairs and maintenance
- Diagnosing faults
- Supporting operational efficiency
- Maintaining equipment
- Ensuring safety compliance
- Flushing Unit and Exhauster Operators
Job Group: 9
Number of Vacancies: 5
Reference: NCWSC/TD/FUEO/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operating flushing and exhauster units
- Supporting sewer maintenance
- Conducting field operations
- Maintaining equipment
- Ensuring safety procedures
- Reporting operational issues
- Excavator Operators
Job Group: 9
Number of Vacancies: 5
Reference: NCWSC/TD/EO/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operating excavation machinery
- Supporting construction and repair works
- Conducting equipment checks
- Ensuring safe operation
- Supporting field teams
- Maintaining operational records
- Building Works Assistant
Job Group: 8
Number of Vacancies: 1
Reference: NCWSC/TD/BWA/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting in building and construction works
- Supporting maintenance of facilities
- Handling materials
- Supporting skilled artisans
- Maintaining tools
- Assisting in site operations
- Artisan Building – Masons/Tilers
Job Group: 9
Number of Vacancies: 3
Reference: NCWSC/TD/AB-MT/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performing masonry and tiling works
- Supporting construction projects
- Repairing structures
- Ensuring quality workmanship
- Maintaining tools
- Supporting infrastructure works
- Artisan Building – Carpentry and Joinery
Job Group: 9
Number of Vacancies: 2
Reference: NCWSC/TD/AB/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performing carpentry and joinery tasks
- Constructing and repairing wooden structures
- Supporting maintenance activities
- Ensuring quality work
- Maintaining tools
- Supporting building projects
- Artisan Building – Painting and Sign Writing
Job Group: 9
Number of Vacancies: 3
Reference: NCWSC/TD/AB/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carrying out painting works
- Preparing surfaces
- Designing and producing signage
- Supporting maintenance of facilities
- Ensuring quality finishes
- Maintaining tools and materials
- Labourers – Water and Sewer (Regions)
Job Group: 9
Number of Vacancies: 25
Reference: NCWSC/TD/LWSR/2026
Terms: 1-Year Contract (Renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting field operations
- Assisting in water and sewer works
- Handling materials and tools
- Supporting maintenance and repair tasks
- Ensuring cleanliness of work sites
- Assisting technical teams
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their applications, including a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and contacts of three referees, one of whom must be a current or former employer.
Applications must be clearly marked with the respective job position and reference number. All applications should be submitted either by hand delivery, registered mail, or courier service to the address below:
Managing Director
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited
Kampala Road, Industrial Area
P.O. Box 30656-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline
All applications must be received on or before 11th May 2026 at 5:00 PM (EAT). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and gender equality.
